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Jalen Smith stats, 2026

Minnesota (5–2, Big Ten). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Jalen Smith is a wide receiver for Minnesota (5–2). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 120th in receiving TDs (3), 146th in yards per catch (15.6), 229th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (6), in 6 games. This week: Minnesota at Indiana.

Receiving yards249297th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches16364th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch15.6146th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs3120th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Jalen Smith?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Sophomore
Height
6-1
Weight
195 pounds
Number
No. 8
Hometown
Mankato, MN
High school
Mankato West (Mankato, MN)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 801 in the 2024 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Jalen Smith's receiving stats

He's 120th of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (3) and 146th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (15.6).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards249297th of 682
Catches16364th of 682
Yards per catch15.6146th of 675
Receiving TDs3120th of 506

The season

Jalen Smith's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 229th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (6).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)6229th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Jalen Smith's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Minnesota2841915.04—
2026Minnesota1624915.630
Career4466815.270

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Jalen Smith's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Minnesota+0.54+0.5430.4%28.88%
2026Minnesota+0.52+0.5237.5%14.69%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Jalen Smith's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. Eastern IllinoisW 59–726300
2vs. Mississippi StateL 13–3851501
3vs. AkronW 41–727211
4at WashingtonW 27–2417210
6at PurdueL 13–4189313
8vs. IowaW 13–1039101

FAQ

Questions about Jalen Smith

What position does Jalen Smith play?

Jalen Smith plays wide receiver for Minnesota, which is 5–2 this season.

Where is Jalen Smith from, and what year is he?

Jalen Smith is a sophomore wide receiver for Minnesota, listed at 6-1 and 195 pounds, from Mankato, MN.

How tall is Jalen Smith, and how much does he weigh?

Jalen Smith is listed at 6-1 and 195 pounds on Minnesota's 2026 roster.

What year is Jalen Smith?

Jalen Smith is a sophomore, from the 2024 recruiting class.

What are Jalen Smith's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Jalen Smith has 44 catches for 668 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Who does Jalen Smith play for?

Minnesota (5–2, Big Ten), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 8.

Is Jalen Smith eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Jalen Smith was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Jalen Smith play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Iowa: 39 receiving yards, 1 catch, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Minnesota won 13–10.

Where did Jalen Smith go to high school?

Mankato West (Mankato, MN). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 801 in the 2024 class.

What are Jalen Smith's stats this season?

249 receiving yards, 16 catches, 15.6 yards per catch, 3 receiving TDs, 6 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Jalen Smith rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 120th of 506 in receiving TDs, 146th of 675 in yards per catch, 229th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards).

When does Jalen Smith play next?

Minnesota visits Indiana Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on CBS. The numbers' pick: Indiana.

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